Bob Berman's strange universe: Stand back, Edison

Isn't it exhilarating to roam among the armada of telescopes at a star party, seeing hundreds of backyard enthusiasts spread over a rural site like the Mongol horde?

Gadgets always attract attention. You've seen those green lasers beamed into the sky pointing out constellations, or tried a home-built binocular telescope. It's a pleasure to drool at the gotta-have-it equipment you know you'll buy eventually.

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